John Nichols

National Affairs Correspondent

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John Nichols is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic Party to analyses of US and global media systems. His latest, cowritten with Senator Bernie Sanders, is the New York Times bestseller It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.

Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman celebrates his victory

What Democrats Can Learn From John Fetterman’s “Every County, Every Vote” Victory What Democrats Can Learn From John Fetterman’s “Every County, Every Vote” Victory

The Pennsylvanian flipped a Senate seat blue by taking a progressive populist agenda to smaller cities and towns, with a promise to leave no one behind.

Nov 11, 2022 / John Nichols

Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple.

Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple. Red Tsunami? More Like a Red Ripple.

GOP midterm dreams crash as Trump’s candidates stumble and voters defend abortion rights.

Nov 9, 2022 / John Nichols

Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night

Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night Buckle Up: This Could Be a Month-Long Election Night

Here’s your guide on how to follow results from races that may not be settled until later this week—or possibly even in December with a Georgia runoff election.

Nov 8, 2022 / John Nichols

Labor Rights Are on the Ballot

Labor Rights Are on the Ballot Labor Rights Are on the Ballot

If a union-backed constitutional amendment wins in Illinois, it will send a powerful message about the importance of defending worker rights.

Nov 7, 2022 / John Nichols

Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee?

Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee? Why Is AIPAC So Desperate to Defeat Summer Lee?

The group tried to defeat the Pennsylvania progressive in her primary by saying she was a bad Democrat. Now it’s spending heavily to help a Republican beat her.

Nov 4, 2022 / John Nichols

These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election”

These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election” These Republicans Have a Plan: Rig Things So They “Never Lose Another Election”

Putting election deniers in charge of statehouses will not end well for democracy.

Nov 3, 2022 / John Nichols

US Vice President Joe Biden (R) speaks w

Biden’s Recognition of Lula’s Win Is a Rebuke to Trumpism Biden’s Recognition of Lula’s Win Is a Rebuke to Trumpism

There’s a global battle over the future of democracy. With his stance on the Brazilian election result, Biden took a side.

Nov 1, 2022 / John Nichols

Election 2022 House Alaska

Sarah Palin Looks Like a Loser Sarah Palin Looks Like a Loser

The original reality-TV Republican is trailing Democrat Mary Peltola in Alaska.

Oct 28, 2022 / John Nichols

Dr. Oz’s Appalling Position on Abortion Rights

Dr. Oz’s Appalling Position on Abortion Rights Dr. Oz’s Appalling Position on Abortion Rights

In a critical debate, the Republican handed Democrat John Fetterman a powerful new tool in Pennsylvania’s Senate race.

Oct 26, 2022 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Cursed the GOP With a Clown Car of Senate Candidates

Donald Trump Cursed the GOP With a Clown Car of Senate Candidates Donald Trump Cursed the GOP With a Clown Car of Senate Candidates

Trump’s celebrity picks are turning out to be absurdly inept contenders.

Oct 25, 2022 / John Nichols

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